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Blue Stillness, Alice Mumford

$9,057.22
£6,750
€7,812.32
CA$12,728.56
A$13,840.50
CHF 7,292.59
MX$168,121.94
NOK 91,682.62
SEK 85,945.05
DKK 58,624.67

About the Item

Mumford’s use of color is distinctively atmospheric, with cool blues and warm yellows blending seamlessly throughout the painting. The palette is dominated by pale blue and lavender tones in the interior, which reflect and amplify the sunlight streaming through the window. This light touches every element softly, creating subtle shadows and highlights that enhance the overall feeling of stillness and peace. Through the window, a lush spring or summer landscape is visible. The trees outside appear loosely rendered in green and ochre brushstrokes, their forms softened, as if viewed through mist or from a dreamy memory. The colors outside are brighter and warmer, with rich greens, yellows, and hints of blooming white, suggesting a vibrant world just beyond reach. Mumford’s painterly technique involves loose, expressive brushwork, which provides a sense of spontaneity and movement even within the scene's quiet atmosphere. Instead of crisp details, she relies on suggestive forms and the interplay of light and shadow, inviting viewers to engage with the emotional tone rather than the literal objects. The painting conveys a serene, contemplative mood, blending domestic still life with landscape to evoke the harmony between indoor calm and outdoor vitality.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2020
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Poole, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10297246856922

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